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EN61 MDJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,785 mi
Last recorded129,785 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN61 MDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 129,785 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 123,582 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted underneath of the vehicle.

Fail 4 Feb 2025 123,582 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted underneath of the vehicle.

Pass 12 Jan 2024 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,229 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,442 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,222 miles

Front brake discs different - n/s/f standard disc - o/s/f disc drilled performance disc.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc badly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation inside lens / poor beam pattern.

Offside Front antiroll bar link dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front brake disc backing plate damaged and bent.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle / slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 74,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,025 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,589 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 41,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 33,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has nail on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 26,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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EN61 MDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN61 MDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EN61 MDJ registered?

EN61 MDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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